Japan digital nomad visa: requirements
Japan's Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) visa requires an income of at least JPY 10,000,000 per year. It is granted for 6 months, and it cannot be extended.
The official pages we read do not state the fee and the processing time. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | JPY 10,000,000 per yearOfficial wordingDocuments proving that the applicant's annual income is JPY 10 million or more. | www.mofa.go.jp read 2026-10-02 |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad; Self-employed, own business serving clients abroad Employees of foreign companies; second permitted activity covers a manager of a foreign company or a sole proprietor providing services to foreign clients. Employment/contractor work with Japanese entities not permitted Official wording(e.g., activities in which employees of a foreign company remotely engage in business activities of the foreign establishment). | www.moj.go.jp read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 6 months Period of stay 6 months Official wording6 months (No extension will be granted) | www.mofa.go.jp read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | No No extension; may re-enter with same status once six months have passed after leaving Japan Official wording6 months (No extension will be granted) | www.mofa.go.jp read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | Not stated | — |
| Processing time | Not stated | — |
| Family can join | Yes Spouse or child accompanying; separate document list Official wordingSpouse or child accompanying an individual wishing to stay in Japan for a period not exceeding six months while working remotely. | www.mofa.go.jp read 2026-10-02 |
| Where to apply | At an embassy or consulate If applicant is outside Japan, apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy/consulate; COE route also exists Official wordingplease apply for a visa directly at the embassy or consulate of the country where you are staying. | www.moj.go.jp read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |